Sprinkler Service Technician

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full PPE

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension with employer contributions

Life assurance

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. on Teesside (Static Site) is seeking a Sprinkler Service Engineer to deliver mechanical fire suppression services on-site within a highly regulated environment. You will join a team ensuring safety, reliability and clear communication with the client.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, attention to detail and excellent customer service, with opportunities for training and progression within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years mechanical fire suppression experience on regulated sites desired.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
• Driving licence (UK) is essential for travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical fire suppression and detection tasks on-site at Teesside.
• Attend site-specific training and participate in on-call rota (site-only).
• Liaise daily with the client for permits and instructions.
• Perform maintenance, commissioning, witness testing, and training.
• Adhere to health and safety standards and report issues promptly.

Skills

Mechanical fire suppression experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Sprinkler Service Engineer

Location: Teesside (Static Site)

We're hiring a Mechanical Fire Suppression Engineer for a static role at a key site in Teesside. You'll join a team of on-site engineers delivering mechanical fire suppression services in a highly regulated environment. Strong mechanical skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service are essential. You'll adapt to client needs and ensure high standards of safety, reliability, and communication.

Why Join Us?

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding your expertise and commitment:

• Competitive salary with overtime rates and door-to-door travel pay
• Call-out rota payments
• Company vehicle, fuel card, full PPE
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• 7% matched pension contributions, free life assurance, and employee assistance program
• Discounts on high-street brands and Johnson Controls security products
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Extensive training and cross-skilling opportunities with world-class resources
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with access to business resource groups
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities

Due to the nature of this position, we are only able to consider applicants who currently have the unrestricted legal right to live and work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assist with visa applications for this role.

How You Will Do It

• Deliver mechanical fire suppression and detection tasks on-site
• Undertake training for site-specific operations
• Occasionally support electrical, gaseous & passive fire systems
• Liaise daily with the client for permits and instructions
• Participate in the on-call rota (site-only)
• Perform maintenance, commissioning, witness testing, and training
• Report H&S issues or near-misses immediately
• Complete documentation accurately and promptly
• Adhere to all health & safety standards and promote company culture

What We Look For

• +2 years Mechanical fire suppression experience essential
• Experience on regulated sites preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Full UK driving licence required
• Knowledge of passive fire protection desirable
• Willingness to travel for training when needed

If you're ready to use your skills to protect people, support a vital site and grow with a team that values your expertise, we'd love to welcome you on this journey. Your next step starts here.

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